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E-scooter rider in serious condition in hospital after collision with car in early hours of this morning

May 16, 2024 by

A MAN has been left in a serious condition in hospital after he collided with a car while riding his e-scooter through Dublin. The incident happened at around 3.30am on Usher's Quay in the city centre, Gardaí have confirmed Aged in his 20s, the man was brought to St James' Hospital, where his condition is described as serious. Usher's Quay was closed from Mellows Bridge to … [Read more...] about E-scooter rider in serious condition in hospital after collision with car in early hours of this morning

Assassination attempt on Slovakian prime minister is ‘attack on democracy’, says Taoiseach

May 16, 2024 by

THE shooting of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico in broad daylight yesterday afternoon was an “attack on democracy” Taoiseach Simon Harris has said. Mr Fico, 59, was shot several times outside a cultural centre in the town of Handlova, around 85 miles northeast of the Slovakian capital Bratislava, while he was meeting with local supporters. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico … [Read more...] about Assassination attempt on Slovakian prime minister is ‘attack on democracy’, says Taoiseach

Irish public urged to check passports are valid ahead of summer holiday season

May 16, 2024 by

IRISH passport holders are being urged to check their travel documents are in date ahead of the busy summer holiday season. More than 480,000 Irish passports have been issued already this year, with that figure set to top 500,000 by the end of this month. Those who need to renew their passports before their summer holiday have ben urged ot take action now by Ireland’s Minister … [Read more...] about Irish public urged to check passports are valid ahead of summer holiday season

Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in bedroom at house in Belfast

May 16, 2024 by

A MURDER investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a house in Belfast. PSNI officers were called to the house in the Madrid Street area of east Belfast just before 4.25pm yesterday afternoon (May 15). They found the body of a woman aged in her 30s in a bedroom in the property, with serious injuries to her head. PSNI Detective Inspector Michelle Griffin … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in bedroom at house in Belfast

Concern grows for Dublin woman, 70, missing since Tuesday

May 15, 2024 by

GARDAÍ have appealed for information about the whereabouts of a woman missing from Dublin. Nuala Molloy, 70, has been missing from the Cabinteely area, Dublin 18, since Tuesday. "Gardaí and Nuala's family are concerned for her welfare," read a garda statement. Ms Molloy is described as being approximately 5' 5" in height, of medium build, with grey hair and blue eyes. Ms Molloy … [Read more...] about Concern grows for Dublin woman, 70, missing since Tuesday

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July 4, 1776

The Declaration of Independence was famously signed on this day in 1776, marking the end of the American Revolution and forming a free nation. John Hancock’s signature is perhaps the most famous, however there were several Irish born patriots who signed the declaration. George Taylor, Matthew Thornton and James Smith attended as delegates at the Constitutional Convention. Taylor, who was a merchant from Pennsylvania, was originally born in Ireland in 1716. Smith, a lawyer, originally came from Ulster, born there in 1719. Thornton, a physician and militiaman representing New Hampshire, was born in Ireland in 1714.

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